About the book

The book was originally published in 1994 but was revised and expanded in 2008, and again in 2012. The information in this invaluable guide to Indigenous history and contemporary culture has been reviewed by a range of leading research and teaching academics.

As an introduction to Indigenous life, the book offers a mere snapshot of our histories, cultures and identities. Nevertheless, we hope that it will encourage all Australians to learn of our connection to this land in the hope that together we might prosper as a nation in the full knowledge and acceptance of our shared history. We believe you will find much to surprise, interest and inform you in The Little Red Yellow Black Book, and we hope you will enjoy reading it.

The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies

AIATSIS is the world’s premier institution for information and research about the cultures and lifestyles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.